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ENCANTADOR WIN CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE FEMALE AT 2009 ALBANY SHOW
(5/09/2009)
ENCANTADOR SELLS POTENTIAL STUD MALE AT ADELAIDE NATIONAL SHOW
(5/09/2009)
ROTARIANS DINE WITH ALPACAS
(5/09/2009)
ENCANTADOR
WINS MOST VALUABLE FLEECE AND 2x CHAMPION FLEECE AT PERTH ROYAL SHOW
Encantador's
outstanding Males have taken out Most Valuable Huacaya Fleece and 2x Champion
Fleece awards at this years 2009 Perth Royal Show.
MOST VALUBALE HUACAYAFLEECE - Encantador Manchurion Warrior
CHAMPION FLEECE 18-30 MONTHS - Haylcon
Storm Signal
CHAMPION FLEECE 6-12 MONTHS
- Encantador Enoki
Encantador Manchurion
Warrior fleece was no suprise as he was the product of "Blue Grass
Centurion" 2003 National Supreme Champion, 5x Supreme Champion and
4x Supreme Champion Fleece, 10x Sires Progeny Winner and "Encantador
Little Miss Muffet" 2006 National Senior Female, 2005 Supreme Champion
Huacaya - Albany, 2004 and the finest Alpaca recorded (2004) at 12.5 months
of age, 13.7 MIC
Halcyon Propulsion was sired by a specially selected sire from Alianza-Huarapinya in Peru, and is showing all the characteristics of an advanced fleece type, lustre deep bold crimp and thin, free growing staples, the silky handle and evenness across the body that has to be seen to be believed. Propulsions Micron 16.7
Encantador Enoki's
fleece (shown right) again shows what Encantador is achieving with advanced
fleece, extream deep bold crimp, well defined staples and silky handle
even across the body with ultra low micron of 15.4, has a histogram to
die for (bottom right) and cut 2.9kg
The boys have started working inhouse and we eagerly await their progeny that should bring more density and weight to our lines of ultra fine fleeces.
(5/09/2009)
ENCANTADOR
WINS CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION FLEECE AT CANING VALE WINTER SHOW
Encantador's
outstanding Males Haylcon Propulsion and Encantador Manchurion Warrior
have taken out Champion and Reserve Champion Fleece awards at this years
2009 Canning Vale Winter Show.
CHAMPION 18-30
MONTHS SKIRTED FLEECE - Haylcon Propulsion
RESERVE CHAMPION
12-18 MONTHS SKIRTED FLEECE - Encantador Manchurion Warrior
Halcyon Propulsion was sired by a specially selected sire from Alianza-Huarapinya in Peru, and is showing all the characteristics of an advanced fleece type, lustre deep bold crimp and thin, free growing staples, the silky handle and evenness across the body that has to be seen to be believed. Propulsions Micron 16.7
Propulsion's point score was exactly the same as the shows Supreme Fleece
Encantador Manchurion
Warrior fleece was no suprise as he was the product of "Blue Grass
Centurion" 2003 National Supreme Champion, 5x Supreme Champion and
4x Supreme Champion Fleece, 10x Sires Progeny Winner and "Encantador
Little Miss Muffet" 2006 National Senior Female, 2005 Supreme Champion
Huacaya - Albany, 2004 and the finest Alpaca recorded (2004) at 12.5 months
of age, 13.7 MIC
The boys have started working and we eagerly await their progeny that should bring more density and weight to our lines of ultra fine fleeces
(19/07/2009)
"BLUE GRASS CENTURION" WINS PROGENY TITLE FOR RECORD 10TH TIME"
Encantador's
outstanding stud male "Blue Grass Centurion"
has again shown his outstanding consistency in passing on his exceptional
genetic quality to his offspring, by winning a Record 10th
SIRES PROGENY CHAMPIONSHIP at this years 2009 Canning Vale
Winter Show.
Special comment was
made by the Judge "These 3 animals are by far the most consistant,
quality animals of the show, which I could see from the moment they stepped
in the ring"
The Centurion progeny group (shown right) were Encantador Ringmaster,
Encantador Samurai Warrior and Encantador Don Juan.
"Blue Grass Centurion" has a long and distinguished show career
including 2003 National Supreme Champion, 5x Supreme Champion and 4x Supreme
Champion Fleece, back to back National Champion Intermediate/Adult Male,WA
Inaugural Alpaca of the year and now 9x Sires Progeny Champion.
Click here for more detailed information on "Blue Grass Centurion" and his show results.
Call Murray Judy or Mark at Encantador on 9399 7919 or e-mail us by clicking Encantador Stud Enquires to discuss or book your stud services with Blue Grass Centurion or one of our other elite stud males.
(19/07/2009)
"NATIONAL
ALPACA WEEK OPEN DAY A SUCCESS"
From
humble beginnings Alpacas have now been in Australia for 21 years, together
with this the United Nations has designated this the "International
Year of the Natural Fibre".
To mark both events the Australian Alpaca Association (AAA) held a National
Alpaca Week from May 2 to 10.
Encantador had a very successful week, opening its doors so that general
public, hobby and serious livestock farmers could see the animals up close
on farm, observe sheds, fencing, watering, pasture types etc, that are
hard to fully comprehend at show or field days.
The open days also showed the enthusiasm of the alpaca breeder and showcased
the lifestyle created living on an acreage and breeding these low maintenance
easy to handle enchanting livestock that seam to give pleasure to so many.
Getting up so close and personal with the Alpacas (especially the new born cria's) viewing the whole range of fleece colours, seeing and feeling the luxurious garments their fleece can be made into gave many a totally new understanding of the extent to which the Alpaca fibre can be used and a new perspective on the future of the industry.
So if you missed out on our open days or just want to see and learn more about these amazing creatures, feel free to call Murray Judy or Mark at Encantador on 9399 7919 or e-mail us by clicking Encantador Info
(12/05/2009)
"BLUE
GRASS CENTURION" WINS PROGENY TITLE FOR 9TH TIME"
Encantador's
outstanding stud male "Blue Grass Centurion"
has again shown his outstanding consistency in passing on his exceptional
genetic quality to his offspring, by winning his 9th
SIRES PROGENY CHAMPIONSHIP at this years 2009 Whiteman
Park Autumn Show.
The Centurion progeny group (shown right) were Encantador Ringmaster,
Encantador Samurai Warrior and Encantador Don Juan.
The rest of Encantador's
show team (9 animals) also did very well, taking home 19 ribbons in all
including:
RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR MALE - Encantador Don Juan
RESERVE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE MALE - Encantador Enoki
RESERVE CHAMPION FLEECE 6-12 MONTHS - Encantador Enoki
RESERVE CHAMPION FLEECE 12-18 MONTHS - Encantador Manchurion Warrior
"Blue Grass Centurion" has a long and distinguished show career
including 2003 National Supreme Champion, 5x Supreme Champion and 4x Supreme
Champion Fleece, back to back National Champion Intermediate/Adult Male,WA
Inaugural Alpaca of the year and now 9x Sires Progeny Champion.
Click here for more detailed information on "Blue Grass Centurion" and his show results.
(28/04/2009)
"BIG
CROWD FLOCKS TO 10th ANNUAL WILLIAMS EXPO"
Encantador
was again one of the major exhibitors at this years 10th annual Williams
Expo, with a big crowd gathering from far and wide to partake in the weekends
attractions.
As one of the premier
sheep shows in the state, with quality line-ups of merino and meat breeds,
traditional livestock, dog and horsemanship demonstrations, sheep farmers
were increasingly turning their interests to the long necked fleece animals
known as Alpacas.
Darren Alymore
of Williams (pictured left) discussing the Alpacas herd protection aspects
with Mark Stannard, of Encantador Alpaca Stud
* Picture courtesy
- Countryman
Encantador always
has a good selection of males suitable for herd guards, they are usually
sold in pairs to guard up to 400 ewes depending on paddock size and vegetation,
ages ranging from 12 months to mature (alpacas live for around 20 years),
we recommend mature males of at least 18-24 months of age.
For more information click on the links below
Alpacas
as Guards (page 1)
Alpacas
as Guards (page 2)
Frank
and the Green Eagle
AAA
herd guard article
"HERD GUARDS"
cost around $500 with discounts for packages, which is cheap insurance
for the money saved from lamb losses.
So if your interested in learning more about protecting your flock, or
wanting to see and learn more about these amazing creatures, feel free
to call Murray Judy or Mark at Encantador on 9399 7919 or e-mail us on
Encantador herd guards
(28/04/2009)
"ANOTHER
TRUCKLOAD OF FLEECE OFF TO MARKET"
Encantador's
Murray Stannard and Ray Taylor (Taylor's Alpacas) loading fleece for transport
to AAFL (Australian Alpaca Fleece Limited)
Encantador was again a major collection point for this years WA Alpaca fleece clip, with more than 3.5 tonnes in total being sent off to be pressed into bales and then trucked to Victoria for classing and processing.
The fleece is then
to be sold by the co-op to the manufacturers, spun, and woven into beautiful
Alpaca fabrics that are being made into all sorts of products from Topend
Haute couture Fashion Garments to, Jumpers, Blankets, Dooners and
even socks.
Current fleece prices for the super fine fleece is 25$/Kg
This year Encantador produced 213kg of this luxurious Huacaya fleece.
(24/03/2009)